Tuesday, November 29, 2005
New Article: "The Thirty-Second Pitch"
To "pitch" a story to an editor, agent, or other interested person is to answer the question, "What is it about?" as succinctly as possible. Anyone who has attended a writer's conference or spoken with a publishing professional understands the time pressure involved. Securing a fifteen minute appointment with an agent or editor is the equivalent of winning a silver mine. For most, however, the golden opportunities are measured not in minutes but in seconds.
How does a writer go about condensing the heart and soul of a 50,000, 75,000, or 100,000+ word novel into an impressive, professional, saleable thirty-second pitch?...
Continue reading the new article: "The Thirty-Second Pitch"
How does a writer go about condensing the heart and soul of a 50,000, 75,000, or 100,000+ word novel into an impressive, professional, saleable thirty-second pitch?...
Continue reading the new article: "The Thirty-Second Pitch"
